Come along to your Students’ Union and book in for an exciting year of new activities. Go on! Give it a GO!
Give it a Go (GIAG) is a great way to get involved in fun activities in and around Newcastle! This booklet shows you all the activities planned between now and the Easter holidays! ALL sessions are open to ALL students, you don’t need to be a member, just sign up to whatever you’d like to do and GIVE IT A GO! Give it a Go (GIAG)
How to Book
Give it a Go is an activities programme run by your Students’ Union which offers you the opportunity to try something new, learn new skills, and meet new people. Whether you’re racing around a Go Karting track at 60mph, or relieving your stress with a massage session, there really is something for everyone, so GET INVOLVED!
We highly recommend you book EARLY to avoid disappointment! You can book online at www.nusu.co.uk/giag or come in and see us in the Activities Centre on Level 1 of the Students’ Union. PLEASE NOTE: All free events unless otherwise stated require a £5 deposit which will be returned when you attend the event.
Terms and Conditions Not able to attend an event? Want to double check whether you’re eligible for a refund? For answers to these questions and others please see our full Terms and Conditions on our website, or come and ask us in the Activities Centre.
Contact Us Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk Website: www.nusu.co.uk/giag Forum: www.nusuforum.co.uk/forums/14-Give-It-A-Go Facebook: www.facebook.com/giagnewcastle Twitter: GIAGNewcastle Or find us in the Activities
Centre, NUSU Building
Please note: All free events require a £5 deposit which will be returned when you attend the event.
Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk
Want to Give it a Go? Book at www.nusu.co.uk/giag
Guided Meditation
Yoga
RAG Pub Quiz
RAG Battle of the Bands
Is the January exam season proving a bit stressful? Post-holiday blues getting you down? Come and join us for a bit of relaxation to get you through the exam period and take away some relaxation techniques to help you through a busy term.
With exam season tailing off, come and join Give it a Go for a relaxing yoga session. With both beginners and experienced people in mind, this is open to anyone and everyone wanting to de-stress before the rest of term begins.
Test your wits and knowledge against the rest of the University with a pub quiz. All proceeds go to charity and there are great prizes on offer! For more information email rag@newcastle.ac.uk
Come and see some of Newcastle’s finest musicians battle it out for glory in Battle of the Bands! All proceeds go to charity and it’s a great cause. For more information email rag@newcastle.ac.uk
Wednesday 15th January 2:30pm FREE!
Immigration options for International Students The Newcastle Careers Service is running a workshop for any international students looking to explore options regarding the Tier 2 route for graduate employment in the UK. Email giag.union@ncl.ac.uk for more information.
Wednesday 15th January 1:00pm FREE!
Tuesday 21st January 3:30pm FREE!
Pilates Our final stress-buster of the exam season, come and join us for a Pilates session. Originally designed for injured soldiers returning from the war, it should make your exam stress disappear. Sign up now!
Wednesday 22nd January TBC FREE!
RAG FIFA Tournament
Massage Sessions Another exam period stress-buster from Give it a Go. Come and work out those knots and stresses with our massage therapist, and get yourself back in a stress-free, ready for work state of mind.
Friday 17th January All Day £5 per session
Come and join RAG and see if you can prove your FIFA skills against other students in their very own FIFA tournament. With all entry fees going to charity, it’s for a great cause, just don’t pick Barcelona or Real Madrid! For more information email rag@newcastle.ac.uk
Saturday 25th January 1:00pm £5 to enter
Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk
Sunday 26th January 7:00pm £2 to enter
Wednesday 29th January 7:30pm £5
RAG Man vs Food Always thought you were a good eater? Come and take on a variety of food related challenges to prove that you can beat food! All proceeds go to charity and there are special prizes on offer. For more information email rag@newcastle.ac.uk
RAG Vintage Tea Party Come for a traditional tea party in the Students’ Union with all proceeds going to charity. For more information email rag@newcastle.ac.uk
Tuesday 28th January 1:00pm £5 to enter
Thursday 30th January 1:00pm £1
RAG Comedy Night
Chinese New Year
With all proceeds going to charity, come and see some of Newcastle’s finest comedians on show at the RAG comedy night. For more information email rag@newcastle.ac.uk
Join Give it a Go as we take a trip to China town to see the marvel that is Chinese New Year! It’s the year of the horse so anyone born in 1990, this is going to be your year! Keep checking the website for more details.
Tuesday 28th January 7:00pm £5
TBC FREE!
Want to Give it a Go? Book at www.nusu.co.uk/giag
Nottingham
Flowrider
Comedy Night at the Stand
Hancock Pub Quiz
Give it a Go’s first big trip of 2014! Come to Nottingham with us, home to some of England’s richest history and the centre of Robin Hood country! Nottingham castle, a city of caves, not to mention a beautiful city await, book your place now!
One of only 27 flowriders in the world, this is an experience that you can only have in 3 places in the UK. Great value and indoors, join the Newcastle surf club for a winter water classic!
A favourite at Give it a Go, come and see some of the North East’s best amateur comedians take the stage for a night that promises entertainment!
How knowledgeable are you? Come and pit your wits against others in one of Newcastle’s favourite pub quizzes. With great prizes up for grabs, do you have what it takes?
Saturday 1st February 8:00am £15
4x4 Driving Using ex-Army Land Rovers, specifically produced for tough terrain, this is a 4x4 experience with a difference. Deep water, steep hill climbs, and slippery downhill sections, this is a great way to test your driving skill. Be aware - places are very limited!
Sunday 2nd February TBC £10
Language Taster Session- German Join the Modern Languages Society for their first language taster session of term and try your hand at German! Beginners welcome; come and join some native speakers and experience a new language.
Monday 3rd February 6:00pm FREE!
Tuesday 4th February 6:30pm £5
Guest Speaker- Brain Injury Organised by Newcastle’s Neurological and Psychology societies, come and meet an individual who has gone through a life changing brain injury. Talking about both his injury and his life post-injury, it’s a very interesting talk that is not to be missed!
Tuesday 4th February 5:30pm FREE!
Knit4Fun Join Give it a Go on a very popular course and get used to the basics of knitting. It’s still pretty cold outside, and knitwear is arguably the answer! Beginners are welcomed, and the instructors will be there to take you through the basics on this two session course.
Wednesday 5th and 12th of February 1:00pm £5 per session
Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk
Wednesday 5th February 7:30pm £2
Newcastle Farmers’ Market Come and taste some of the finest local produce from Newcastle and the surrounding area. A market exclusively for traders from the North East, this is a great opportunity to pick up some great local produce that you won’t be able to find in your local Tesco!
Friday 7th February 11:00am FREE!
Glasgow Join Give it a Go on another of their ever popular city trips to Glasgow! Scotland’s largest city and Britain’s second city for much of the time after the Industrial Revolution, come and see a city rich in history and culture, and one that isn’t on the traditional UK tourist trail.
Saturday 8th February 8:00am £12
Sunday 9th February 7:00pm £1
Cocktail Training Join Give it a Go at a local bar where experienced mixologists will teach you the secrets of making your favourite cocktail. Take home some skills to wow your friends at any party!
Monday 10th February 6:00pm £5
Valentine’s Day Card Making Got a special someone in mind? Or do you just want to make some comedy cards for your friends? Either way, come along to our Valentine’s card making session. Free food and drink provided!
Tuesday 11th February 3:00pm £2
Want to Give it a Go? Book at www.nusu.co.uk/giag
Victoria Tunnels
Improvised Comedy Workshop
A firm favourite with Give it a Go, places will go fill up fast! Take a tour of Newcastle’s hidden underground tunnels, and learn some lesser known histories of the city! These trips always sell out, book your place early!
A very popular activity hosted by the University’s very own Comedy Society, come and try your hand at some stand up! Including group role plays and one to one dialogues, this is sure to have you laughing, whether you’re trying it out or taking part!
Wednesday 12th February Wednesday 12th March Wednesday 26th March 1:00pm £4
Mandarin Consultant Come to meet Mandarin Consultant, a firm specialising in helping Chinese students find work experience and graduate careers in the UK. For more information please email giag.union@ncl.ac.uk
Thursday 13th February 5:15pm FREE!
Anti-Valentine’s Day Film Night Are you sick of all the roses, flowers, and secret admirers? Come and join Give it a Go in Men’s Bar for an anti-Valentine’s day film night! Keep checking the website, the title is going to be released soon!
Thursday 13th February 7:30pm FREE!
Saturday 15th February 1:00pm FREE!
Fellwalking Join the University’s Fellwalking society for a day walking in the beautiful Lake District. With fantastic winter views and a great active day out, this is not to be missed. Price includes all transport.
Sunday 16th February 8:00am £10
Photo Competition With the winter weather starting to get a little tedious for everyone, get back in the summer mood with Give it a Go’s summer themed photo competition! Whether you enter your best summer snap, or just vote for your favourite, there are prizes up for grabs to get you through the rest of the winter. See website for more details. Email giag.union@ncl.ac.uk before 10th February to enter!
17th February-24th February All Week FREE!
Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk
Circus Skills
Cookery Course
Come and join Newcastle’s very own Circus Skills society for two different workshops, showing you how to wow your friends with a variety of circus skills. You’ll even be making your own equipment from scratch so you can take it home and practice.
Join Give it a Go and the charity FoodNation and make yourself some grub! The experienced instructors will supply all of the ingredients and will teach you how to make some impressive dishes to wow your friends with when they’re burning their baked beans at home! You’ll be able to take the recipes away with you too, VERY good value for money.
Monday 17th February 6:00pm £2
Language Taster Session- Arabic The second taster session of the term, this time it’s Arabic! A language with around 300 million native speakers, it is a very useful language to learn. Try your hand at it at this event for free!
Monday 17th February 6:00pm FREE!
Capoeira A really popular Give it a Go activity, come and try Capoeira, a Brazilian cross between martial arts and dance, great exercise and great fun, book your place early to avoid disappointment!
Tuesday 18th February 6:00pm £4
Wednesday 19th February 1:30pm and 4:00pm £10
Sheffield Join Give it a Go on the second city trip of the weekend! This time around it’s Sheffield, the steel city! With everything from fantastic shopping centres to a Yorkshire take on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it is well worth a day out with Give it a Go!
Sunday 23rd February 9:00am £12
Bowling Night Come and join Give it a Go and test your skill on the polished lanes! With food included and the opportunity for Pool, Table Tennis, or even Karaoke as well, this is not to be missed!
Monday 24th February 6:30pm £5
Want to Give it a Go? Book at www.nusu.co.uk/giag
Wildlife Photography of the Year Expo The world’s most prestigious showcase of wildlife photography is coming to Newcastle, join Give it a Go to experience some incredible scenes of the natural world, highlighting our planet’s extraordinary diversity.
Tuesday 25th February 2:00pm £5
Eastern European Night Come and join the International Society and Give it a Go for an evening celebrating Eastern European culture. Try your hand at traditional dancing, sample some fantastic food, and meet some new people, a must book activity!
Thursday 27th February 6:30pm FREE!
STAN CALVERT
Board Game Night
First Aid Training
Don’t forget your tickets to the Stan Calvert rugby match, the titanic clash between Newcastle and Northumbria. A game that is not to be missed, buy your tickets, let’s go Poly-bashing!
Come and meet some new people at our board game evening. Everything from Risk to Cluedo, we’ve got it covered! Food and drink provided as well, who is going to be the best on the night?
Sunday 2nd March TBC
Thursday 6th March 6:00pm FREE!
Come and join Newcastle LINKS society and get clued up on some basic First Aid. Covering everything from CPR to putting someone in the recovery position, this free workshop gives out both interesting and important information, which might one day mean you save a life. Sign up now.
Language Taster Session- Spanish Another one of the ever popular language tasters, this time it’s the turn of Spanish, the second most spoken language after English. Come and mix with some native speakers and try your hand at a new language!
Monday 3rd March 6:00pm FREE!
Top of the Monument Tour
York Another one of Give it a Go’s popular city trips! Join us on a trip to York, one of the most iconic cities in the north of England, rich in history, culture, and character. Described by some at Give it a Go as the greatest city in the world, come and see if they’re right!
One of the most popular events last term, join Give it a Go for a trip up to the top of Grey’s Monument. By special appointment only Give it a Go have gained access to the inside of the monument, and with the help of a guide can climb the long staircase to the top. Book your place quickly before it sells out!
Saturday 1st March 9:00am £10
Wednesday 5th March 1:00pm-2:30pm FREE!
Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk
Go Ape Join us for another Give it a Go and Freshers’ favourite! It’s like a leisurely stroll through the woods but with one small difference, you’re 10 metres above ground swinging from ropes. Great value and a great activity, get in touch with your inner Tarzan!
Sunday 9th March 10:00am and 3:00pm £10
Discovery Museum
Friday 14th March 6:00pm FREE!
Manchester It’s the birthplace of so many things, from the computer to the Football League, come and see one of Britain’s best cities! Home to two of the World’s biggest football teams (for those fans amongst you) as well as architectural marvels and artistic wonders, make sure you secure your place on this trip fast!
Saturday 15th March 8:30am £10
Discover all about life in Newcastle upon Tyne over the years, from its military history to its fashion trends. Consistently rated as one of the best attractions in Newcastle, this free event is not to be missed.
Monday 10th March 1:00 pm FREE!
Want to Give it a Go? Book at www.nusu.co.uk/giag
ZUMBA!
Easter Egg Hunt
Start off Give it a Go’s Sport Relief Weekend with a bang, come and try ZUMBA! This fast paced fitness party incorporates dance and fitness to get the blood pumping, feet moving, and heart racing, all with an inspirational instructor and a great soundtrack! Best of all, it’s FREE!
The Give it a Go Easter Egg hunt will be on all this week. Hidden around campus will be special Give it a Go egg tokens, all of which are worth a prize! Find as many as you can and bring them to the Activities Centre on the Friday to claim your prizes!
Monday 17th March 4:00pm FREE!
W/C Monday 24th March FREE! (Donations to charity welcomed)
Modern Language Taster- Japanese
Go Karting
The final language taster this term, come and experience Japanese! Always a popular language with students, come and see why, finish off the term with trying something new!
Monday 17th March 6:00pm FREE!
Paintballing Showdown
Go get your friends and sign yourselves up to this - this is karting with a difference! Join Give it a Go for a team endurance race round the nationally renowned Karting North East track. One of the biggest and fastest circuits in the UK, you’ll be hitting speeds of 60mph on the straight, not to be missed!
Wednesday 26th March 3:00pm £25
Give it a Go are taking 53 people for a day of high adrenalin paintballing, bring your friends, pick your teams, and get involved! This great price includes a whole day paintballing, lunch, and 200 paintballs. With 53 students either head to head or forming one team, it’s going to be a day that’s not to be missed!
Wednesday 19th March All Day £10
Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk
Want to Give it a Go? Book at www.nusu.co.uk/giag
EVENT KEY
24TH MARCH
17TH MARCH
10TH MARCH
3RD MARCH
24TH FEBRUARY
17TH FEBRUARY
10TH FEBRUARY
3RD FEBRUARY
27TH JANUARY
20TH JANUARY
13TH JANUARY
Week beginning . . .
Table Tennis
Table Tennis
RAG Man vs. Food
Flowrider
German Language Taster
Valentines’ Card Making
Table Tennis
Table Tennis Wildlife Photography Expo
Volleyball
Table Tennis
Horse Riding
www.nusu.co.uk/goplay
www.nusu.co.uk/giag
Victoria Tunnels
Tennis + Cardio Tennis
Boxing
Fencing
Dodgeball
First Aid Training
Tennis + Cardio Tennis
Boxing
Fencing
Tennis + Cardio Tennis
Boxing
Fencing
Tennis + Cardio Tennis
Boxing
Fencing
Tennis + Cardio Tennis
Boxing
Fencing
Tennis + Cardio Tennis
Boxing
Fencing
Farmers’ Market
EXAM PERIOD
EXAM PERIOD
Massage Sessions
Friday
Coffee Morning
Dodgeball
Climbing
Manchester
Climbing
Climbing
York
Climbing
Coffee Morning
Climbing
Karate
Football
Archery
Basketball
Badminton
Karate
Trampoline
Football
Archery
Basketball
Badminton
Go Ape!
Karate
Trampoline
Football
Archery
Basketball
Badminton
STAN CALVERT
Karate
Trampoline
Football
Archery
Badminton
Basketball
Sheffield
Karate
Football
Archery
Badminton
Basketball
Fellwalking
Karate
Football
Archery
Badminton
Basketball
Pub Quiz
Football
4x4 Driving
RAG Pub Quiz
EXAM PERIOD
Sunday
www.nusu.co.uk/giag
Improvised Comedy Workshop
Climbing
Glasgow
Nottingham
RAG FIFA Tournament
Coffee Morning
EXAM PERIOD
Saturday
All details are subject to change. Check availability and up to date info on websites.
Easter Egg Hunt
Volleyball
Table Tennis
Table Tennis
Zombie Run!
Girls’ Basketball
Go Karting
UV Party Sports
Paintballing Showdown
Table Tennis
Horse Riding
Squash
Climbing Karate
Table Tennis
Table Tennis
Basketball
Parkour
Victoria Tunnels
Horse Riding
Squash
Football
Karate
Parkour
Climbing
Horse Riding
Netball
Table Tennis
Table Tennis Golf Volleyball Japanese Language Taster ZUMBA!
Discovery Museum
Girls’ Basketball
Golf
Table Tennis
Netball
Board Game Night
Top of the Monument
Volleyball
Horse Riding
Parkour
Squash
Basketball
Table Tennis
Spanish Language Taster
Horse Riding
Climbing
Eastern European Night
5 a Side Tournament
Karate
Netball
Girls’ Basketball
Table Tennis
Horse Riding
Squash
Football
Horse Riding
Squash
(Half Term-No Football)
Table Tennis
Mandarin Consultant
Table Tennis
Squash
Basketball
REFRESHERS’ FAIR
Football
Table Tennis
Parkour
Karate
Horse Riding
Climbing
Cookery Class
Parkour
Karate
Canoe Polo
Horse Riding
Climbing
Victoria Tunnels
Knit4Fun
Anti Valentines’ Film Night
Karate
Parkour
Canoe Polo
Horse Riding
Climbing
Comedy Night
RAG Vintage Tea Party
Basketball
Table Tennis
EXAM PERIOD
Table Tennis
Football
EXAM PERIOD
Table Tennis
Thursday
Volleyball
Table Tennis
Golf
Bowling Night
Netball
Table Tennis
Capoeira
Netball
Golf
Photo Competition
Circus Skills
Arabic Language Taster
Glow Pong UV
Girls’ Basketball
Golf
Table Tennis
Cocktail Training
Table Tennis
Netball
Girls’ Basketball
Volleyball
Table Tennis
Golf
Guest Speaker - Brain Injury
Table Tennis
Table Tennis Knit4Fun
RAG Battle of the Bands
Table Tennis
Table Tennis
RAG Comedy Night
Glow Pong UV
EXAM PERIOD
EXAM PERIOD
Pilates
EXAM PERIOD
Guided Meditation
Immigration Workshop
Wednesday
EXAM PERIOD
Yoga
EXAM PERIOD
Table Tennis
Table Tennis
EXAM PERIOD
Tuesday
Monday
TIMETABLE OF EVENTS
Register your interest now at: active.union@ncl.ac.uk
Register your interest now at: active.union@ncl.ac.uk
Sport Relief tournament – get the date in your diary and form your team! Don’t forget your fancy dress! No experience needed, just for fun and medals to be won! Limited to 12 teams, get in quick!
A challenging outdoor sport, navigate your way around a map, competing to get it done fastest! Come for a taster session to see how your sense of direction stands up and enjoy the great outdoors!
Dodgeball
Orienteering
We’ve even got a NIGHT CHALLENGE taking place – check website for dates from January
Squash Coaching and equipment provided, come and learn how to play! Beginners very welcome! Thursday 7.15pm OR 8.15pm. Start date: 13th February £2 a week or £10 for 6!
Friday 21st OR Saturday 22nd March NUSU, Venue
ZOMBIE RUN Special event for Sport Relief – run through campus and the local park dressed as flesheating zombie! Event will take place in midMarch, book your place as either a zombie or an escapist! All abilities welcome – this will be fun for everyone! Send us an email if you’d like to be involved as a runner, a zombie, a make-up artist, a marshal – just get involved! active.union@ncl.ac.uk
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Remember, for all sessions (unless stated otherwise) you must sign up before attending the session. You can sign up in the Activities Centre (1st floor at NUSU), or online at:
www.nusu.co.uk/goplay
active.union@ncl.ac.uk
www.NUSU.co.uk/goplay
Start date: 16th February
Start date: 14th February
Sunday 6-7pm OR Sunday 7-8pm
Friday 4pm
£2 a week or £10 for 6!
£2 a week or £10 for 6!
Casual badminton with other students– fun games set up with all players having fun and keeping fit!
Great for fitness and learning the basics of technique –beginners will get a good taste of what it’s like to be a martial artist!
Swordfighting – need we say more? Throw yourself in and have a go!
Boxing
Fencing
£2 a week or £10 for 6! Friday 4.30-6.00pm Start date: 14th February
Badminton
Golf A massive success every term, so register quickly! Transport, equipment, entrance to the range and one hour’s tuition with a professional golfer all included! £3 a week Monday 5.30pm – girl’s only session Monday 6.30pm – mixed session
Football Thursdays Football Indoor football with other students – matches and teams organised on the night. Places limited. Royal Grammar School (next to Jesmond Metro). Map on website. £2 Thursdays 6-8pm
Archery Love the idea of bows and arrows? Become a bonafide Robin Hood! Please note: the full 6 week course should be attended - unlike other sports it is not possible to drop in and out, for safety reasons. Please make sure you sign up in time! This full 6 week course costs £20 – includes certificate! Start date: 16th February
Football starts on 23rd January
Sunday 10am-1pm
Alternating Thursdays with ‘Thursday Night Basketball Jam’ –
Social Cycle Club! Free! Grab your bike, arrive at the meeting point and we’ll all go for a nice long ride and perhaps find a café or pub at the end! Meet new friends, get fit and take some air! Dates announced on the website in January.
Start date: 10th February
Trampoline Bounce and tumble! Beginners and returners welcome. Students will be taught the basic skills of bouncing! £2 Sunday 4pm on 2nd, 9th and 16th March
Transport NOT provided Hebburn Metro station next to venue
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Basketball: Casual
Thursday Night Basketball Jam Shoot some hoops and meet other ball players - no booking required, just turn up! Half court games and general gameplay: £2 a session! Fortnightly on Thursdays 6-8pm at Royal Grammar School (next to Jesmond Metro). Alternating Thursdays with ‘Thursdays Football’ – basketball starts on 30th January
Cardio Tennis and Short Tennis Learn to play tennis and get fit too! Beginners and those who haven’t played recently are very welcome. Short Tennis: Beginner lessons on small courts with sponge balls – super-fun and easy way to learn! Cardio Tennis: a tennis themed aerobic workout with tennis movements and hitting balls for fitness! Friday 1-2pm
Parkour and Extreme Trampoline
Horse Riding
OR Thursday 3-4pm
Start date: 12th February
Wednesday 2-3pm OR 3-4pm
Wednesday 3-5pm
Horses? In the city? That’s right! A lovely stable will give you 5 weeks of beginner lessons. Please note: the full course must be attended - it is not possible to book single sessions. Please make sure you sign up in time to start the course! Includes riding boots and hat and full lessons. This full 5 week course costs £75. Only 6 spaces per session, so please make sure you sign up in time!
Learn the essential movements of Parkour and Free Running, like jumps, rolls and vaults, as well as the more acrobatic flips PLUS two trampolines and a foam pit to help you gain momentum! This has to been seen to be believed – check out the website or Facebook to see a video of this awesome session. EVERYONE can try it – amazing fun for all, and a great way into sport. Transport provided to Gateshead.
Start date: 19th February
Ski and Snowboard Always wanted to try it, but can’t afford a trip to the mountains? Take the easy option! Come with us for beginner sessions on the dry slope, all equipment and transport provided. You can choose either SKI or SNOWBOARD sessions – email us for dates available.
Start date: 14th February
Canoe Polo Beginner session indoors in a lovely warm pool! Come along and try it – bet you’ve never played this game before! Lots of fun in the heated pool, it could be your new favourite sport! £2 Wednesdays 12th and 19th February
Table Tennis Want something to do at lunchtime? Come join us for fun, friendly ping pong! Bring a friend to play, or turn up and challenge someone! 8 tables, equipment provided and completely FREE! No sign up. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-2pm NUSU Venue Start date: 13th January
New! UV GLOW TABLE TENNIS Something exciting is happening – we’re taking our super popular table tennis sessions – and making them GLOW! Love ping pong? Love glow sticks? GLOW PONG: Lights off, music on! DATES: 29th January – Rag Week! (from 12pm) 17th February – Glow Play! (from 5pm) 20th March – Sport Relief! (from 5pm)
£2 a week or £10 for 6!
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Girls only – learn to swing it like a pro! Transport, tuition and equipment provided!
We know that ladies sometimes have a different experience of sport to boys, so here are a couple of sports exclusive to the girls. Come and try in a super relaxed and friendly atmosphere!
Golf
LADIES ONLY ZONE
Basketball Just for the ladies! Suitable for complete beginners and those who want to brush up their skills! Coaching provided. Come and play, even if you’ve never picked up a ball before! Brilliant for fitness, and you’ll learn some new skills too.
Monday 5.30pm Start date: 10th February £3 a week
Climbing Beginner level course in the city centre! Please note: the full 6 week course should be attended it is not possible to book single sessions. Please make sure you sign up in time to start the course! Includes tuition and equipment. Two sessions to choose from: Wednesday 6-8pm
Netball Ladies ‘Back to Netball’ – doesn’t matter if you haven’t played since Year 9, this is a great one for girls who want to play some games and stay fit! Tuesday 5-6pm
Start date: 12th February OR
Suitable for all levels, including complete beginners! Volleyball is a super-FUN sport; great practice for your summer holidays! Skills and games every week. Monday 6-7.15pm £2 a week or £10 for 6 weeks
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Karate Beginner training in Shotokan Karate – we welcome newcomers of any style, training backgrounds, and levels of experience! Anyone at all interested in karate is encouraged to come along and try it! Wednesday 7 - 8:30pm OR Sunday 3 - 4:30pm £2 a session / £10 for 6 / £15 for 12!
Saturday 3-5pm Start date: 15th February £20 for 6 weeks
Volleyball
Start date: 11th February £2 a week or £10 for 6 weeks
Monday 5-6.30pm Start date: 10th February
Start date: 10th February
£2 a week or £10 for 6 weeks
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Basketball: Improvers Mixed sessions Improvers: coached session, giving those who want improved skills, fun drills and games. Sunday 8-9.30pm Start date: 16th February £2 a week or £10 for 6!
Basketball www.NUSU.co.uk/goplay
Go Play is the ‘Alternative Sports Programme’ at Newcastle University, giving students an opportunity to try a new sport, pick up an old one or just dip in and out with no commitment. There are no membership fees, no commitments and no pressure to compete – it’s just fun, friendly Sport For All!
active.union@ncl.ac.uk
www.NUSU.co.uk/goplay
Sign Me Up! For everything except the ‘turn up and play’ sports, you need to book a place (as space is limited). To sign up, just come into the Students’ Union Activities Centre (1st floor) or sign up online at www.nusu.co.uk/goplay . For most sports you can pay for just one week, or all 6 – the choice is yours! Remember - you don’t need any experience or equipment – every session is suitable for beginners and all equipment is provided.
active.union@ncl.ac.uk
www.NUSU.co.uk/goplay
The Alternative Sports Programme No memberships or experience necessary now anyone can play sport
Go Play!
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